US: Destructive EF-2 Tornado Tears Through Lena, Illinois, Causing Widespread Damage

An EF-2 tornado struck Lena, Illinois, on Friday, April 17, causing significant damage to trees and homes, including several houses that lost their entire roof structure. No fatalities or serious injuries were reported, though thousands of customers were left without power in Stephenson County.

US: Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake Hits Silver Springs, Nevada, Aftershocks Continue

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Silver Springs, Nevada, on Monday, April 13, with shaking felt in parts of California, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. No significant damage or injuries were reported, though more than 20 aftershocks have been reported.

US: Fast-Moving Springs Fire Breaks Out in Riverside County, Prompting Evacuations 2

The Springs Fire broke out east of Moreno Valley in Riverside County on Friday, April 3, quickly spreading to more than 4,000 acres and prompting evacuation orders for nearby residents, including the campus of Moreno Valley College. The fire was driven by strong winds with no injuries reported.

US: Tropical Depression Brings Heavy Rain to North Carolina Causing Severe Flooding

Tropical Depression Chantal bought heavy rain to central North Carolina on Sunday, July 6, leaving devastating flooding.

U.S. presidential election

U.S. presidential election

NASHUA, United States - Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman is surrounded by his supporters at a bakery in Nashua, New Hampshire, on Jan. 9, 2012. Huntsman is vying for the Republican presidential nomination to challenge Democratic President Barack Obama, who is seeking his second term in the Nov. 6, 2012, election.

U.S. urges Japan to promote medical, distribution reform

U.S. urges Japan to promote medical, distribution reform

LOS CABOS, Mexico - Japan's Senior Vice Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi (R) and Deputy U.S. Trade Representative Jon Huntsman shake hands as they swap lists of deregulation targets in their economies the two countries say would help promote trade and spur growth in the global economy. They met at Los Cabos, Mexico, on Oct. 23 on the sidelines of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum meetings.

U.S. presidential election

U.S. presidential election

NASHUA, United States - Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman is surrounded by his supporters at a bakery in Nashua, New Hampshire, on Jan. 9, 2012. Huntsman is vying for the Republican presidential nomination to challenge Democratic President Barack Obama, who is seeking his second term in the Nov. 6, 2012, election. (Kyodo)

U.S. urges Japan to promote medical, distribution reform

U.S. urges Japan to promote medical, distribution reform

LOS CABOS, Mexico - Japan's Senior Vice Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi (R) and Deputy U.S. Trade Representative Jon Huntsman shake hands as they swap lists of deregulation targets in their economies the two countries say would help promote trade and spur growth in the global economy. They met at Los Cabos, Mexico, on Oct. 23 on the sidelines of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum meetings. (Kyodo)